Without Ice Pops…

…My World (And My Make Up) Would Have Melted Away By Now!

I used roll my eyes at people who dared complain about the hot weather. Now – despite the webbed feet I developed during the wet winter – I am right there amongst them, mopping my brow, huffing and puffing, and moaning every time I see that familiar yellow circle of sun on the weather.

Is this honestly what I have been reduced to? A sniveling, hot, sweaty mess of a summer grump? 

OK, so it’s hotter than usual, my hair is frizzier than candy floss, and my skin is crispier than bacon, so what? I would never ever have believed I’d join the sun shunners club and decided it was time to turn my heated frown upside down and appreciate the long-awaited summer sunshine. It was time for me to get cool.

Thigh fattening ice cream? Get outta my way! Tooth decaying frappuccino? No way José!  Frozen Margaritas? … not until 5pm!

Enter healthy, home made Ice Pops – my new summer time BFF. Ice pops make for a perfect, on-the-go breakfast, snack, dessert, or dinner – try freezing a Gazpacho Pop and you’ll be heralded as the new Heston Blumenthal!

Anything goes when it comes to ice pop recipes. Fruit juice, cucumber & mint infused water, that healthy morning smoothie recipe, even your favourite milkshake can be frozen into the perfect cool-me-down treat.

Still need some inspiration? Well, look no further!

Easy Peasy Pineapple Pops Using Tovolo Groovy Pop Moulds

These Easy, Peasy Pineapple Popsicles are healthy, refreshing and contain just three ingredients. Simply add pineapple, milk and honey to a blender, whizz until smooth and freeze in your favourite Ice Pop Moulds.

This isn’t a boring regimented recipe, so adapt it at your will: if you don’t like honey, use stevia or agave nectar; if you don’t like pineapple, give mango a try; and you can also substitute the cow’s milk for soya, coconut – oooh, Piña Colada! –  or your fave nut milk. Using milk in these pops, gives them a smooth and creamy consistency, while the pineapple makes them pop with tropically fruity flavour – have I tempted you yet?

I used these Tovolo Groovy Ice Pop Moulds for this post. The sturdy stand holds the moulds in place for easy filling, freezing and move-ability, and the handles are designed to catch the drips – so you don’t become a big hot mess if you’re a slow eater like me! These Groovy Pop Moulds, as well as Rocket Shaped Ice Lolly Moulds are all available from my online store on Amazon – just click here to buy yours.